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Emily Jane Curry Blair, Russell County KY (1933-2016)

She was a native of Adair County, a homemaker and a member of Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

Emily Jane Curry Blair, 82, of Russell Springs died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10amCT in the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs KY with Bro. Randy Taylor officiating. Visitation is after 5pmCT Sunday, April 3, 2016.


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2016-04-02 21:32:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Emily Jane Curry Blair, 82, Russell County KY



2016-04-02 - 367 N Main Street, Russell Springs, KY - Photo from Bernard Funeral Home.
Emily Jane Curry Blair, Russell County KY (1933-2016)

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CHS students named to honor roll

By Calen McKinney

Campbellsville High School students were recently named to the honor roll for the third nine-week grading period. Students named to the list are:

All As
Freshmen - Davon Cecil, Abbie Dicken, Evan McAninch, Ian McAninch, Myles Murrell, Salena Ritchie and Elizabeth Sullivan.
Sophomores - Chanson Atkinson, Madison Dial, Alex Doss, Samuel Kessler and Connor Wilson. Juniors - Elena De Pedro, Linda Kreuk, Blair Lamb, Laura Lamb, Murphy Lamb, Caroline McMahan and Yena Shin.
Seniors - Alex Bailey, Austin Hash and MaKenzie Murrell.


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2016-04-02 21:08:37 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia City Council Meeting - Mon 4 Apr 2016 - AGENDA

The Columbia City Council will meet in Regular Session on Mon 4 Apr 2016 at 6pmCT, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with the following agenda:

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2016-04-02 11:58:07 | Comments | Printable version

Saloma Baptist Church hosting day of revival and renewal

Saloma Baptist Church, 1505 West Saloma Road, Campbellsville, is hosting a day of revival and renewal on Sunday, April 17, 2016 with Rev. James Buford as the guest speaker. Worship Services will be held at 10amCT/11amET and 5pmCT/6pmET. A meal and fellowship hour is scheduled for 4pmCT/5pmET. The evening service will feature a special musical presentation by "Voices of Praise," an area men's vocal ensemble. The general public is invited to join us for a day of renewal in Jesus Christ. Call 270-789-0082, email salomabaptistchurch@windstream.net, or visit our website at www.salomabaptist.com, for further information. Rev. John Chowning is pastor, and Rev. Jason England is associate pastor and student minister. - Rev. John Chowning

2016-04-02 11:35:49 | Comments | Printable version

Mrs. Beverly Eleanor Matthews, Green Co., KY (1943-2016)

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Mrs. Beverly Eleanor Matthews, age 73, of Greensburg, KY, passed away on Friday at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY.

The funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Eleanor Matthews will be conducted at 1pmCT, Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main, Greensburg, KY. Burial will be in the Dudley Family Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Monday until time of the service.


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2016-04-02 11:12:11 | Comments | Printable version

DAV Service Officer at VFW Post Mon 4 Apr 2016

Don Price, DAV service officer will be at VFW Post 6097, 411 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, on Mon 4 Apr 2016 at 8amCT. This service is offered to any veteran or their dependent. It is on a first come first served basis and please bring all past correspondence with VA or DAV. If you are coming to sign up for the first time it is necessary you bring proof of service in the form of your DD-214. - Joe Hare, Commander VFW Post 6097

2016-04-02 09:57:21 | Comments | Printable version

Here's where Democrats will elect precinct officers today:

SHORT NOTICE DEMOCRAT READERS, but posted as soon as we could. Those reading in the next few minutes, however do have time to go and be a part of this important organization which at times is a very powerful part of the election and governing process. -EW
See also: Adair Democrats elect precinct officers today, Sat 2 Apr 2016

Registered Democrats are scheduled to elect precinct officers at the following Adair County Polling Places at meetings beginning at 10amCT, today, Saturday, April 2, 2016: The 12 locations, four with two precincts are listed alphabetically, with the precincts voting there and officers presiding are as follows:
  • A-1 Gate, 7624 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY

    - Eunice Pellyton precinct Democrats vote here

    - Little Cake precinct Democrats vote here.




  • Blair Park/(formerly Christian Life Center), 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY

    - South Columbia #2 precinct Democrats vote here.

    - West Columbia precinct Democrats vote here.



  • Breeding Fire Department, 290 Fire Department RD, Breeding, KY

    - Sparksville-Breeding precinct Democrats vote here.






  • D & F Grocery, 4731 Edmonton Road at Gradyville

    - Gradyville-Nell precinct Democrats vote here.






  • Gaddie Office, 4997 Highway 55 South RD, Columbia, KY (KY 55 at KY 92
    - Glensfork/Melson Ridge precinct Democrats vote here







  • Garrison Construction Company, 6980 Greensburg RD (KY 61 North)
    - Milltown precinct Democrats vote here.






  • Knifley Fire Department,6130 Elkhorn Road, Knifley

    - Knifley-Roley precinct precinct Democrats vote here.





  • Leon Huff Building, 7692 Russell Springs RD, Columbia, KY


    - Ozark precinct precinct Democrats vote here.






  • Mary Carter Building on Sano Road

    - White Oak precinct Democrats vote here.







  • Trinity Fellowship Hall, 2252 Campbellsville RD, Columbia KY (KY 55 N/Campbellsville Road)

    - Cane Valley Holmes precinct Democrats vote here.
  • - North Columbia precinct precinct officers vote here.





  • VFW Building, 411 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY

    - Hurt precinct Democrats vote here.






  • Wheet Fellowship Hall, 1208 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY (KY 55, Jamestown Road)

    - East Columbia precinct Democrats vote here.
  • - South Columbia-Harmony precinct Democrats vote here Officers: Vickie Johnson, Wendy Burt, Judy Spoon, and Heather Ambers.






2016-04-02 08:37:18 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Democrats elect precinct officers today, Sat 2 Apr 2016

SHORT NOTICE, DEMOCRAT READERS, but posted as soon as we could. Those reading in the next few minutes, however do have time to go and be a part of this important organization which at times is a very powerful part of the election and governing process. -EW
See also: Here's where Democrats will elect precinct officers today:

Adair County Democrats elect precinct officers this morning Saturday, April 2, 2015 at 10amCT, at each precinct. Officers should be at each polling place for a few minutes, according to party secretary Vicky Pike.

Usually just a few show up but Ben, Ben Loy, has tried to get someone to cover each one.

A man, woman, and youth (under 35) are to be elected to be elected to in turn, meet a single designated place later, to nominate the new Adair County executive committee for the next four years. Next, that Executive Committee will elect new County Party Officers BR>
I didn't see your email until just now.



2016-04-02 08:03:52 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Softball gets pair of wins over Georgetown

Home run ball propels No. 9 Lindsey Wilson softball to pair of wins over Georgetown on Friday, April 1, 2016, 9-0 and 10-9 at home at Lindsey Wilson Park.
The Blue Raider Softball Team hosts Georgetown on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in doubleheader starting at 12pmCT at Lindsey Wilson Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY

By David Gerhart

COLUMBIA, Ky. - The ninth-ranked Lindsey Wilson softball team moved to second place in the Mid-South Conference standings as they swept the doubleheader against Georgetown (KY), 9-0 and 10-9, on Friday at Lindsey Wilson Park.


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2016-04-02 02:10:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Columbia PD investigating fight, find 20-year-old stabbed in back

18 year old Adair county man arrested on alleged assault charges; he's lodged in Adair County Regional Jail in Columbia, KY
Issuance of warrants and/or arrests are not findings of guilt. An individual charged by police or in a warrant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.
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By Ofc Josh Brockman PIO
Columbia Police Department, Chief, Jason Cross

Columbia Police Department Officers Josh Brockman and Sgt Gary Roy was dispatched to Magnolia Drive on a reported fight in progress early last night, Friday, April 1, 2016 at 8:30pmCT.


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2016-04-02 01:55:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

LWC Baseball opens MSC series with 3-1 loss to Campbellsville

Today: Lindsey Wilson Baseball at CU for doubleheader set for 1pmCT/2pmET, Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Hig Field, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY.

By Charles Balcom

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - After scoring the opening run of the game, the Lindsey Wilson baseball team was shut out over the final eight innings as Campbellsville (KY) took down the Blue Raiders 3-1 in the first contest of a three-game Mid-South Conference series on Friday night, April 1, 2016, at Hig Field.


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2016-04-02 01:33:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

ACHS FFA members winners at ag mechanics and paperwork day

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By Shamarie Harper, Media Coordinator
Adair County School District

The Lake Cumberland Regional FFA Ag Mechanics and Paperwork Day was held Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Adair County High School.


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2016-04-02 00:51:29 | Comments | Printable version

KSP commissions five new CVE officers

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By Tpr. Kendra Wilson
Public Affairs Branch, Kentucky State Police

FRANKFORT, KY (Fri 1 Apr 2016) - Five new officers joined the ranks of the Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Division on April 1, 2016 after graduating from 22 weeks of basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training in Richmond.


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2016-04-02 00:33:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Former employee of the Scottsville Baptist Church sentenced

Given term of 18 months in prison for embezzling church funds; ordered to pay $274, 846 in restitution. Had paid personal expenses with the funds.
Earlier - Former Scottsville Baptist Church employee pleads guilty

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From U.S. District Attorney's Office
Department of Justice, Western District of Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, KY (30 Mar 2016) - United States Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr. today announced the sentencing of an Allen County, Kentucky, woman to 18 months in prison for committing three counts of wire fraud, and was ordered to pay $274,846 restitution to her former employer, the Scottsville (Kentucky) Baptist Church.


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2016-04-02 00:13:18 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Saturday with CM, 02 Apr 2016


Here's a link to Today's Events


Haiku by Robert Stone for April 2, 2016:
Having a good time
is just as important as
having ambition.
--Robert Stone, Saturday, 2 April 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1663



2016-04-02 00:05:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 2
Happy Anniversary, Lee Waggener and William Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Burchett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caleb Blakley April 2 (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cindy Harris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Doyle Lloyd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Thomas Bryant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emily Mae Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Glenda Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jackson Hinton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaylee Ann Willis (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Parnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Robertson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madeon Butler (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mattilyn Kay Abbott (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Megan Long Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mya Grace Rickard, (2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Hutcheson (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Twyla Holt | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Townsend, Louisville, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Greg Coomer, 61, Adair County, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clyde Akridge, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert K. (Bob) Love, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annetta B. Parker-Putnam, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Theresa Kay Harris, Taylor Co. KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Tilley, Casey Creek, KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Samuel Kazsuk, Russell County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Loy, S. Hwy 127 (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James N (Shade Tree) Shofner, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Cleary, Cumberland County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robin Ann Leslie, Adair Co., KY(1963-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Underwood, Taylor County, KY (1930 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Atlee C. Rexroat, Russell County, KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Phillip Cook, Adair Co., KY, Green Co. KY native (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddie N. Burton, 77, Summer Shade, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman W. Ratliff, Taylor County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph Frederick Quinn, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Thomas Olt, 66, Green Co., KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vicki Cowan, 64, Russell Springs, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Madge Arnold, 75, Adair Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pauline Mann Mardis, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlene Hampton, 65, Adair Co., KY (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mona Gail Auberry, 57, Taylor County, KY (1959-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Valerie Diane Evans, 68, Casey Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Polly (Dolly) Mae Chadwell Black, Windsor, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Jesse R. Long, 79, Russell County., KY/Casey Co. native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee (Cricket) Rogers, Perryville, KY (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Stafford, 79, Casey County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Moore, 85, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. John Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clay Rogers, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dean Akin, 82, Versailles, KY (1943-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flora Partin (02 Apr 1927 - 16 Jul 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marlow Luttrell, 89, Dunnville, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martin Lewis Bryant, Sr., 78, Columbia, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Alice Netherland Reynolds, Taylor County, KY (1925-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin D. Scott, 65, Green Co., KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Neda Kaye Watson, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia (Tootsie) Lee, 85, Hustonville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Carolyn Douglas, 83, Louisville, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Emery Jones, 63, Greensburg, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Viola Thomas, 89, Columbia, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Evelyn Bernard, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthdays, Ray Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
5:00amCTSpring forest fire hazard season - 15 Feb through 30 Apr - is here Open Burning Laws Enforced 6am-6pm local time | (ID:40094, Comment)
7:00amCTAdair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
Open 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday; 7am-12pm noon CT, Saturdays. | (ID:40095, Comment)
8:00amCTMen's prayer breakfast at Bloomington Chapel Church, 55 Bloomington Church Road, Columbia, KY. - Harrison Moss. DETAILS | (ID:40099, Comment)
10:00amCTServices, Burkesville, KY, for Teddy G. Smith, 75, Cumberland Co., KY (1940-2016) | (ID:40032, Comment)
Services, Edinburg, IN, for Marie Burton Sallee, 93, Adair Co., KY native (1922-2016) | (ID:40063, Comment)
Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY, open today, 10amCT-2pmCT
Layla is friendly and playful, adoptable at the Green River Animal Shelter today.

There are many wonderful playful kittens, mature cats, dogs and puppies available for adoption. Thanks to all who are making a difference with sponsorships!

There are many other pets in CM Animals today.

You can help. Adopt. Volunteer. Give Time, Donate Money. Give needed supplies. Encourage the staff at GRAS who are doing such a wonderful job!
Stop in and see the progress we're making. Thanks, KIM TUCKER
| (ID:40081, Comment)
Services, Green County, KY, for Dixie Hay Miller, 79, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (ID:40085, Comment)
Democrats elect precinct officers today. DETAILS/Link to list of polls for Adair County | (ID:40103, Comment)
11:00amCTMemorial service, Edmonton, KY, for Richard Lyle Earhart, 73, Metcalfe Co., KY (1942-2016) | (ID:40033, Comment)
Services, Pleasant Union Church, 426 Fallen Timbers Road, Campbellsville, KY, for Dianna June Turner, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2016) | (ID:40047, Comment)
Services, Campbellsville, KY, for James S. Netherland, Taylor County, KY (1921-2016) | (ID:40087, Comment)
NoonCTThe Blue Raider Softball Team hosts Georgetown in doubleheader starting at 12pmCT at Lindsey Wilson Park, 928 Russell Road, Columbia, KY. DETAILS/FRI 1 APR GAMES | (ID:40102, Comment)
Lunch break WALKING Club members. Everyday, 11am-11:30amCT. At Holloway Wellness Center, 399 Williams Street, Columbia, KY. | (ID:40096, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:40097, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Edmonton, KY, for Clarence Garrett, 77, Metcalfe County, KY (1938-2016) | (ID:40086, Comment)
Lindsey Wilson Baseball at CU for doubleheader at Hig Field, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY. DETAILS/LAST GAME | (ID:40101, Comment)
2:00pmCTServices, Liberty, KY, Charlotte Chaney, 67 Casey County, KY (1948-2016) | (ID:40074, Comment)
5:00pmCTPause for chimes in the evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:40098, Comment)

 
































 
 
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